Katherine Burgess of Quebec, Canada, is someone I have come to know through the online church community CASA. Her daily prayers are extraordinary and I am thrilled that she has given me permission to share them occasionally here. Thank you, Katherine.

Have you ever watched a small child playing? They do it with all their hearts, entirely focused on the moment.

Today, Lord, may I live in the moment May I enjoy whatever is happening Without worrying about what will happen next Help me to see whatever is good Whatever is pleasant Whatever brings me joy In every moment of today If the sun is shining, Let me bask in it Like a kitten stretching If it is raining Let me appreciate The benefits contained therein When I hear music May I stop to listen Instead of relegating it To the background noise of my day As I am driving to my next event May I take pleasure from the fact That I can drive And, if traffic is slow, Let me take the opportunity To speak to you again Help me become more childlike, More innocent, More the way you intended me to be So that I, too, may live In the moment Amen